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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.35, 661.37 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.35, 661.37 and 258.39 is: 387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.35 : 661.37 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.35/661.37 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.35x = 661.37 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.35x = 170,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,890.10/441.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.20

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